Search results for “so you want to write a book” Showing 1005 results A writer who cared enough to strap in; an editor who cared enough to show up EDITOR’S NOTE: It is not unusual these days to come across yet another announcement of the death of a notable journalist. Those who came into the profession during the heady… June 14, 2019 Not just a guilty pleasure: “Game of Thrones” holds essential writing lessons Esteemed writing teacher Roy Peter Clark shares the 12 things he learned (or re-learned) about storytelling from the epic HBO series June 5, 2019 A tribute: On Herman Wouk and the incandescence of “Youngblood Hawke” A 12-year-old Chip Scanlan "borrowed" his brother's book, read under the covers by flashlight, and vowed to become a writer May 28, 2019 Two sentences from books honored by 2019 Pulitzer Prizes and the lessons in journalism they inspired Awards from elite, independent institutions always offer a reminder of the powerful work being done by storytellers of all stripes. None moreso in journalism than the Pulitzer Prizes.This year’s Pulitzer… April 18, 2019 Insight from the other side of the notebook In the wake of unspeakable grief, parents from the 2012 Sandy Hook school shootings kept lists of journalists they would, and wouldn't, talk to April 16, 2019 “74 seconds” that led to a man’s death, a cop’s trial and a 22-episode podcast 2019 Power of Narrative: How a Minnesota Public Radio team turned a real-time rolling news into a compelling serial drama April 10, 2019 Probing dark corners and dark souls The risks and rewards of covering society's monsters: Insights from the 2019 Power of Narrative conference April 5, 2019 Ripping up the narrative arc and fumbling your way to structure 2019 Power of Narrative: Dave Cullen on how he wove time and perspectives to tell a fuller story of the Columbine High School shootings April 4, 2019 Five life hacks for beating writer’s block Every writer procrastinates. Even John McPhee, one of the most prolific writers of our time. “I’ll go hours before I’m able to write a word,” he has said. “I’ll make tea. I… January 8, 2019 A writer Instagrams his way back to love … or something close to it Conversation with Tyrone Beason: How a Seattle Times reporter chronicled his relationship with the streets, and learned to tell a story with his phone January 4, 2019 Previous 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 … 101 Next